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Army exploration in the American West, 1803-1863
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Army exploration in the American West, 1803-1863
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This book tells the story of the U.S. Army's role in exploring the trans-Mississippi West, particularly the role of the Topographical Engineers. An interdisciplinary book, it addresses the military's role in the founding of archaeology and ethnology in this country and includes art and photography as part of the story.
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Title
Army exploration in the American West, 1803-1863
Call No
F591
Authors
Goetzmann, William H.
Subjects
Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890.
Kearny, Stephen Watts, 1794-1848.
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887.
Carson, Kit, 1809-1868.
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858.
Geodesy.
Geomatics.
Topographical surveying.
West (U.S.)--Discovery and exploration.
United States. Army. Corps of Topographical Engineers--History.
United States. Topographical Bureau.
West (U.S.)--Surveys.
Discoveries in geography--American.
Language
English
Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, 1959.
Publication Desc
xx, 509 pages : illustrations, portraits, maps ; & 5 folded maps.
LCCN
59012694
Series
Yale publications in American studies #4
Yale publications in American studies #4.
Dimensions
24 cm +